April 15, 2004, Fort Lauderdale, FL: Volvo Penta increases its sponsorship, dedicating funds to support Marine University’s initiative in offering boating safety education through boat dealerships. The involvement of industry supporters like Volvo Penta is essential for the success of Marine University’s goal in reaching boaters, non-boaters, families and communities on a national level. Volvo Penta’s contribution will minimize program material costs incurred by Marine University-certified dealers in offering Boater101.

Clint Moore, president of Volvo Penta and Marine University Advisory Board member said, "Volvo Penta is pleased to be able to support the Marine University's initiative regarding boating safety education. Safety is a well-known core value of the Volvo Group. We believe that Marine University's approach to this educational process is right. We are happy to be involved."

Susan Engle, president of Marine University said, “Considering Volvo Penta’s dedication to both our mission and the marine industry, this commitment is characteristic of their efforts to further boating safety education. We are excited to have Volvo Penta as a partner in our dealer initiative. Their involvement sets a benchmark for other marine industry members.”

Marine University is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote boating, water safety, environmental awareness, and marine careers to the public through educational programming. Marine University is funded by CEERI and its sponsors Brunswick, Formula, Genmar, INAMAR, KeyBank USA, MIASF, NMMA, OMC Foundation, Starmark, and Volvo Penta. These marine industry leaders have been supporting programs such as Boater101 in an effort to expose communities, families and students to the positive aspects of the marine industry. To learn more about Marine University or its programs, contact Marine University at (954) 730-6889 or visit www.marineuniversity.org.